The Board granted a 40 percent evaluation for the lumbar spine disability and neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity, beginning October 12, 2022, while denying increased ratings for other conditions.
The deciding factor: The Veteran's lumbar spine disability and sciatic nerve involvement met the criteria for a higher rating based on the severity of his symptoms and functional limitations.
- Claimed conditions
- lumbar strain with intervertebral disc syndrome (IVDS) with sciatic nerve involvement, neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, left lower extremity, neuralgia of the sciatic nerve, right lower extremity
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- None in this decision
- Decision date
- January 26, 2024
- Citation
- 24004234
What this means for you
A partial grant means some issues were granted while others were denied or remanded — common in multi-issue claims. Look at which issues went which way, and how each was argued.
What you can do next
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